It's the single biggest donation the campaign has received, according to Jacki L'Heureux-Mason, the executive director of Tourism Moose Jaw.

A $25,000 donation from Moosehead Breweries was sealed with a toast. (CBC News)

"I've said from the beginning, this is not about size. It's about pride, and not just local pride, national pride," said Mayor Tolmie during the announcement.

"[Mac] is one of Canada's national treasures"

Tolmie said the donation is evidence of, "the support that we have seen from coast to coast to restore Mac to his rightful place as the world's tallest moose," since Moosehead Breweries is based out of Saint John, N.B.

Tolmie also addressed recent comments made by late night talk show host, Stephen Colbert.

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